Description
Garlic Butter Honey BBQ Beef Tacos are a mouthwatering fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate your taco night. Each warm tortilla is filled with tender, slow-cooked beef, drizzled with a rich garlic butter honey glaze, and topped with fresh ingredients for a burst of flavor. Perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings—these tacos are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh toppings (e.g., chopped onions, cilantro, lime wedges)
Instructions
- Season beef chuck roast generously with salt and pepper. Place in a slow cooker with minced garlic and BBQ sauce. Cook on low for 8 hours until fork-tender.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in minced garlic and honey until fragrant.
- Remove beef from the slow cooker and shred into bite-sized pieces.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by adding shredded beef to each tortilla, drizzling with garlic butter honey mixture, and topping with fresh ingredients.
- Serve with fresh lime juice squeezed over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sear the beef before slow cooking to lock in juices. - Customize your tacos by swapping beef for chicken or pork or adding spices like smoked paprika. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in the oven for crispy tortillas.